Melodic black metal can be really good, and at times exceptional. On the other hand, since it has the tendency to be the more 'easy to listen to' form of black metal, it can turn out to be rather flat. This usually happens when the purpose of the band is to gather attention, to be more commercially successful. Inexorum play their cards truthfully, focusing on the strength of their compositions, creating songs that are, to be honest, uplifting and more joyfull than I am accustomed to. But, I feel the need to clarify here that I find joy in rather dark and brooding music. To make a comparison here, a friend of mine told me that something that we were listening to sounded really melancholic and dark, while I felt nothing of the sorts. Maybe this is a similar case, cause Inexorum's Equinox Vigil is a joy to listen to.
I assume that their brand will become more familiar in the underground circles as times passes by, since they have been active for only five years now, and, in that little time span, they have already released three full lengths. That is, by it self, and impressive feat, but it is also not uncommon. Being able to create music of top quality however, is more difficult.
Equinox Vigil is the first album from Inexorum that I have been exposed to, and I've only listened to it recenlty, eventhough it has been in my radar since summer. Better late than ever. Equinox Vigil has beautiful riffs, leads and solos, while the rhythm is pretty much relentless throughout the album. What makes it flow with ease are the two factors between the guitar melodies and the rasping voice that sounds more like an aggresive, distant wind. Overall, the album feels like a helping spirit that guides us through the day while we are at the wake of Equinox.
